Fuchsia splendens (Onagraceae) Deciduous shrub

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Fuchsia splendens
Deciduous shrub
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The Fuchsia splendens plant species is found in Southern N. America - Mexico. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. cordifolia.

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Latin Name:  Fuchsia splendens
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Zucc.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  An epiphytic plant, growing on the moss-covered branches of trees[253].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw[105, 166]. A juicy berry[K], it is tart with a peppery after-taste[104]. This is the nicest fuchsia fruit we have eaten as yet, its flavour is somewhat lemon-like with no noticed aftertaste, our 12 month old child was ecstatic about them, eating them in quantity[K]. A very agreeable flavour[104]. The fruit can be up to 40mm long and 8mm wide[200].

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